Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for MESACOL SUPP and its Constituents
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Prescription Statistics
- 12.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 12.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 12.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 12.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 12.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 12.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 12.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 13 Available Alternatives for MESACOL SUPP
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Overview
MESACOL SUPP is a Schedule H drug.MESACOL SUPP is composed of: MESALAMINE (500 MG)
Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.Mesalamine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.
It works by suppressing the production of chemical messengers that cause inflammation in the intestines. This reduces ulceration, bleeding and painful symptoms, and prevents future flare-ups of the disease.
Usage
MESALAMINE is generally used to treat: Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s DiseaseMESALAMINE can address symptoms like: Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 5yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
MESACOL SUPP is generally taken With Food.Precautions for MESACOL SUPP and its Constituents
- You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to mesalamine.
- Some forms of mesalamine may contain phenylalanine. Talk to your doctor before using this form of mesalamine if you have phenylketonuria.
- Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Take mesalamine with a full glass of water.
- Take Asacol HD on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Lialda should be taken with a meal.
- Other brands of mesalamine can be taken with or without food.
- Do not crush, break, or chew a mesalamine tablet or capsule.Swallow the pill whole.
- The enteric-coated tablet has a special coating to protect your stomach. Breaking the pill could damage this coating.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Ask your doctor before using an antacid, and use only the type your doctor recommends. Some antacids can make it harder for your body to absorb mesalamine.This medication is similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers should not take aspirin or aspirin-related medications.
Symptoms of Overdosage
MESALAMINE over-dosage can result in: Rapid Breathing, Ringing In Ears, Confusion, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Common Side-Effects
MESALAMINE : Heartburn, Indigestion, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Diarrhoea, Acne, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Head Headache, Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Fever, Nervousness, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Fatigue (tiredness), Abdomen Swelling, Irregular Heartbeat, Sneezing, Belching, Increased Passing Gas, Hair Loss, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen DiscomfortSerious Side-Effects
MESALAMINE : Acute Kidney Failure, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Chest Pain, Shortness Of BreathRare Side-Effects
MESALAMINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Back Pain, Pale Skin, Chills, AnxietyDisease Interactions
MESALAMINE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal FailureTechnical Classification
MESALAMINE is categorized as: 5-AMINOSALICYLATES / GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Before Sleeping | 72% |
| Others | 9% |
| Every alternate day | 8% |
| Morning | 4% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 42% |
| 90 Days | 16% |
| 42 Days | 15% |
| 60 Days | 9% |
| 14 Days | 7% |
| 7 Days | 4% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 12 to 18yrs | 1% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 36% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 24% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 13% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 6% |
| 70yrs and above | 19% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 37% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Gastroenterologist | 93% |
| Orthopaedist | 5% |
| Physician | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| LACTIFIBER | 16% |
| EVION 400MG CAP | 16% |
| MESACOL OD 1.2GM TAB | 14% |
| CREMADIET | 13% |
| LONAZEP-MD 0.25MG TAB | 11% |
| ENTOFOAM ENEMA | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 13% |
Available Alternatives for MESACOL SUPP
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| MESACOL SUPP | INR 85 for 10 SUPP | MESALAMINE 500 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| MESACOL 400MG TAB | INR 73.45 for 10 TABLETS | MESALAMINE 400 MG |
| MESACOL 800MG TAB | INR 137.9 for 10 TABLETS | MESALAMINE 800 MG |
| MESACOL ENEMA | INR 82.55 for 60 ML LIQUID | MESALAMINE 4 GM |
| MESACOL OD 1.2GM TAB | INR 221.43 for 10 TABLETS | MESALAMINE 1.2 GM |
| MESALAMINE | MESALAMINE |